The best low calorie single serve double chocolate cookie
This low calorie single serve double chocolate cookie is thick, ultra chocolaty and rich! It is the perfect low calorie dessert to enjoy when you need to satisfy your sweet tooth quickly but maintain your calorie deficit. This cookie has just 98 calories, requires 7 ingredients and comes together in under 15 minutes – what could be better?
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There’s no better sweet treat to satisfy your chocolate craving than a double chocolate cookie. On average, these baked goods contain 480 calories! When you’re in a calorie deficit, this would be extremely difficult to fit into your daily intake. It’s caloric density is almost on par with an entire meal! Having to miss out on treats like these is why I decided to create these recipes. That’s why I’m so excited to share this low calorie single serve double chocolate cookie recipe with you!
These double chocolate fudge cookies are always my go-to when I need to satisfy my chocolate craving quickly. They are super soft, chewy and sweet. I wanted to come up with a way to make this recipe single serve because sometimes, you just want one cookie, and you want it now.
It has taken me a long while to perfect this recipe. Single serve dessert recipes are perfect for those in a calorie deficit who worry about overeating or for those just trying to make a quick snack they don’t need to store. So you can satisfy your craving without worrying about overeating!
Ingredients
Exact ingredient quantities can be found at the bottom of this page.
To make this low calorie single serve double chocolate cookie you will need:
Philadelphia lightest – The secret to getting the fudgiest, softest low calorie cookie is cream cheese – who would’ve thought?! I used Philadelphia lightest which is equivalent to 3% fat cream cheese but if this isn’t available to you, you can use low-fat cream cheese.
0 Calorie brown sugar– You know I love my 0 calorie brown sugar alternative, especially for cookies. You can opt for any 0 calorie granulated sweetener but be mindful of the conversion.
Vanilla extract – No cookie is complete without a little vanilla!
Plain/all-purpose flour – You can use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free alternative.
Unsweetened Cocoa powder – Ensure you’re using unsweetened cocoa powder because it really makes the world of a difference, not only calorie-wise but taste-wise too.
Baking soda – Baking soda will help the cookie spread a little.
Chocolate chips – Chips, chunks or even flakes – it’s all good. You only need a small amount but it really elevates this cookie! I used dark but milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips work great too!
HOW TO MAKE THIS COOKIE
This cookie is seriously so easy to make! You can have it ready in just 4 simple steps.
- Pre-heat oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Line a small baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, vanilla extract and 0 calorie brown sugar until well combined. Add the flour, cocoa powder and baking soda and fold to combine. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Roll the cookie dough into a ball, flatten it slightly in between your palms and place onto the prepared baking tray.
- Bake for 6-8 minutes and allow to cool on the tray for a few minutes.
- Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and enjoy!
FAQ’s
How do I store this cookie to make ahead?
This is a single serve cookie and doesn’t need to be stored. Just make when you’re ready to eat as it is super simple and takes no more than 15 minutes from start to finish! But if you are looking for a low calorie cookie to make ahead for snacking, try these low calorie double chocolate cookies.
What can I replace the cream cheese with?
I have tried several different alternatives and applesauce is going to be your best bet when substituting the cream cheese in this recipe. You can use 0% fat yogurt in a pinch but the cookie can come out really moist and fall apart easily.
Can I make this cookie in an air-fryer?
You can! Follow the recipe to make the cookie and then bake as follows:
- Pre-heat air fryer to 150°C (300°F).
- Place the cookie on a piece of parchment paper and bake for about 5 minutes.
- Cool the cookie on the parchment paper for 1-3 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
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Low calorie single serve double chocolate cookie
Ingredients
- 15 g (1 tbsp) Philadelphia lightest*
- 15 g (3 tsp) 0 calorie brown sugar
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 15 g (1 heaped tbsp) plain or all purpose flour
- 3 g (1 tsp) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/8 tsp baking soda
- 5 g (1 tsp) chocolate chunks/chips
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 180ºC (350ºF). Line a small baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, vanilla extract and 0 calorie brown sugar until well combined. Add the flour, cocoa powder and baking soda and fold to combine. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Roll the cookie dough into a ball, flatten it slightly in between your palms and place onto the prepared baking tray.
- Bake for 6-8 minutes and allow to cool on the tray for a few minutes. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Can I do this in the oven as well?
Hi Stefania, you can! Just pop in the oven at 180°C or 356°F for 5-7 minutes!
This was absolutely incredible and exactly what I needed! Thank you so much Veera, I found your TikTok recently and love your content so much you’re a gem!!!
Eeek, you’re my first comment on my blog! Thank you so much for your review and lovely words I appreciate it so much, Amy. I’m so glad my recipes are helpful to you and I wish you all the best on your journey!